Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
candescence
noun
/kænˈdɛsəns/
Definition
The state of being incandescent or glowing with heat.
Examples
- The candescence of the heated metal signaled that it was ready to be molded.
- The artist captured the candescence of the sunset in her painting.
Meaning
Candescence refers to the light or glow emitted by an object when it is heated to a high temperature. This phenomenon is often seen in metals, light bulbs, and other materials that produce light as they get hot.
Synonyms
- Incandescence
- Glow
- Radiance
